As part of our ongoing “America 250 – Catholics in America” speaker series, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Jeff Rice, who will speak on the contributions of the Knights of Columbus since its founding by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1883 and the important role these faithful men have played in helping shape our nation. Jeff currently serves as the Most Worthy Past Grand Knight and has also held leadership roles as a Past District Deputy and Past Faithful Navigator in the Knights of Columbus, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience about the Order and its impact on the life of the Church and our country. He is the Past Grand Knight of Council 4922 in Orange, California, serving La Purisima and Holy Family Parishes, and most recently served as the Immediate Past Chapter President for the Orange County Chapter—one of 16 chapters in the California State Council—which supports the entire Diocese of Orange and includes 53 Knights of Columbus councils. Over the past eight years, Jeff has served as a District Deputy for councils in Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Orange, and currently serves councils in Silverado and Irvine. In addition, he holds several key roles, including Assistant State Membership Director for the Orange Chapter, Orange County Walk for Life Chairman, and Captain of the Christ Cathedral Fourth Degree Assembly, and is slated to become the Faithful Navigator in July.

Theme: America 250 - Catholics in America, Colonialism through Constitution. Catholics at Work OC is Thursday, March 12, 2026. We will continue our series on "America 250 - Catholics in America" with a special focus on the contributions and participation of Catholics during our nation’s major wars. - War of 1812 - War with Mexico 1846-48 - American Civil War 1861-65 - War with Spain 1898 - World War I 1914 (‘17)-1918 - World War 11 1939 (‘41) - 1945

Theme: America 250 - Catholics in America, Colonialism through Constitution. Our speaker series on America 250 continues as we reflect on the enduring importance of our nation’s founding ideals and the essential influence of Christian principles in sustaining this “great experiment” in liberty and justice for all.

America 250 - Catholics in America continues with a special presentation on the impact of Catholic Schools in the life of the nation.​​ Beginning with the life of Catholic convert from Anglicanism St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and continuing on to the founding of the parochial school system, Camino Schools Executive Director Chris Weir will discuss the overwhelming contribution Catholic education has made to the United States of America these 250 years.

Our speaker series on America 250 continues as we reflect on the enduring importance of our nation’s founding ideals and the essential influence of Christian principles in sustaining this “great experiment” in liberty and justice for all.

September 11, 2025 we begin our breakfast speakers series after a brief summer break. Come join us as we continue the theme, "America 250, Catholics in America"